Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $204.74 | 3.303% | $211.5026 | $211.50 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
Purchase #2 | $236.31 | 7.562% | $254.1798 | $254.18 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
Purchase #3 | $222.55 | 3.178% | $229.6226 | $229.62 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
Purchase #4 | $14.43 | 4.408% | $15.0661 | $15.07 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
Purchase #5 | $31.72 | 5.258% | $33.3878 | $33.39 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
Purchase #6 | $233.59 | 8.450% | $253.3284 | $253.33 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
Purchase #7 | $216.61 | 8.289% | $234.5648 | $234.56 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,159.95 | $1,231.6521 | $1,231.65 | $1,231.65 | $1,231.70 |